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AFM Roundtables & Conversations

AFM Roundtables and Industry Conversations take place in the AFM Studio on the lobby level of the Loews Hotel. Updates will be posted as announced on this page, AFM’s Facebook page and AFM365™.
Wednesday, November 5
4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Conversation:
How to Work the AFM with Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director |
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Access:AFM Badge or copy of a registration confirmation email if you haven't picked up your badge. |
Thursday, November 6
2:30pm - 4:00pm |
Roundtable - Hong Kong: Your Ideal Platform to the Co-Production Market in China |
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Speakers:
Howard Frumes, Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP
Wei Han, President, Bliss Media and Producer, "The Moon and the Sun"
Moderator:
Patrick Frater, Asian Bureau Chief, Variety |
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Access: AFM Badge.
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Saturday, November 8
4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Conversation:
How to Work the AFM with Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director |
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Access: AFM Badge or copy of a registration confirmation email if you haven't picked up your badge. |
Sunday, November 9
10:30am - 12:30pm |
Roundtable - The Passion of the Film: Reaching the Faith Community |
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Producers and distributors of recent faith and family hits have found success with new narratives and new marking tools. Filmmakers and marketers reveal the essential elements of story, ministry and outreach that will optimize exposure to reach and serve their audience.
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Speakers:
Mark Borde, Co-President, Freestyle Releasing
Bobby Downes, CEO & Founder, ChristianCinema.com
Ash Greyson, President & CEO, Ribbow Media
Jim Mhoon,VP, Content Development & Integration, Focus on the Family
Sophia Karteris Kelley, SVP Programming, UPtv
Moderator:
Barbara Mudge, President & Founder, Worldwide Film Entertainment
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Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests.
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3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Conversation with Adam Carolla:
Road Hard -- A Comedian's Journey From Crowdfunding to Distribution |
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Adam Carolla, comedian, podcast king, New York Times Best Selling Author and crowdfunding leader will discuss the challenges and trumphs of funding a film, taking it through production, and working towards distribution.
Interviewed by:
Jay Chandrasekhar, Principal/Producer, Broken Lizard Industries, Duck Attack Films
Access: AFM Badge only. Seating is limited.
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5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Roundtable - African Co-Productions: The Possibilities and the Challenges |
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An initiative by the American Film Market to further the development and promotion of the African film industry through co-productions. The roundtable will bring together stakeholders who have an interest in films produced in Africa with cross-cultural appeal, thereby initiating business opportunities that can impact the untapped potential of the African film industry.
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Speakers:
Bernard Azria, CEO, Côte Ouest
Dike Dimiri, Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management, Heritage Banking Company Limited
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director, M-Net / Africa Magic
Jason Njoku, Founder, iROKO Partners
Chris Roland, Owner, ZenHQ Films
Moderator:
Irfaan Fredericks, Head of Production, Kalahari Film & Media
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Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests. |
Monday, November 10
5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Roundtable - Distributing and Monetizing Documentaries |
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Speakers:
Stephen Nemeth, President, Rhino Films
Caitrin Rogers, Film Producer, Tremolo Productions
Meyer Shwarzstein, President, Brainstorm Media
Caroline Stern, Director, International Sales & Acquisitions, Kaleidoscope Film Distribution
Moderator:
Kevin Iwashina, Managing Partner, Preferred Content
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Access: If you would like to attend this invitation-only event, please send your name, company, contact info and a list of your major credits or IMDB page to afm@documentary.org. If we are able to accommodate your request, you will receive a confirmation email from IDA. Seating is limited.
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About American Film Market Dailies
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$US3 Billion spent annually by participants to produce films
8,000+ industry professionals
2,000+ new films and projects
1,000+ production companies
400+ distributors
540+ films screened
100+ world premiers
70+ countries represented
50+ thought leaders speaking
7 days of networking activities
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